🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridley?

Most commonly caught species around Ridley , PA : Largemouth bass - 49,041 reported catches Bluegill - 10,368 reported catches Channel catfish - 7,848 reported catches Black crappie - 5,389 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,003 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridley fishing reports?

The latest Ridley , PA fishing reports are: @bluegigilover9000 reported a nice Common carp at Schuylkill River . @Bubba-Gaff reported a nice White bullhead at Big Timber Creek . @Darrien_Glanville reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elmer Lake . @HookedUpHunterYT reported a nice Chain pickerel . @Jdawgg reported a nice Rainbow trout at West Branch Brandywine Creek . .

Fishing in Ridley, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ridley, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Ridley , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Schuylkill River , Newton Lake , Darby Creek , Cooper River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ridley?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Ridley

Latest Ridley fishing reports

Common carp

Schuylkill River

29 in · 12 lb

White bullhead

Big Timber Creek

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Largemouth bass

Elmer Lake

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Chain pickerel

22 in · 3 lb

Rainbow trout

West Branch Brandywine Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Brown bullhead

Ridley Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Atco Lake

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White perch

Stewart Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Ridley

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

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Total Length

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Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°53′7.4″N 75°19′40.8″W

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FAQ about Ridley fishing

Anglers in Ridley, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Newton Lake, Darby Creek, and Cooper River.

Most commonly caught species around Ridley, PA:

Largemouth bass - 49,041 reported catches
Bluegill - 10,368 reported catches
Channel catfish - 7,848 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,389 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,003 reported catches

The latest Ridley, PA fishing reports are:

@bluegigilover9000 reported a nice Common carp at Schuylkill River.
@Bubba-Gaff reported a nice White bullhead at Big Timber Creek.
@Darrien_Glanville reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elmer Lake.
@HookedUpHunterYT reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@Jdawgg reported a nice Rainbow trout at West Branch Brandywine Creek.

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